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Predator87:
When last did Nigeria produce an U something team thT made us proud? Ever since the NFF started appointing coaches from the North based on tribalistic sentiments our youth football has collapsed. For the past 10 years we have had rubbish coaches like Zubairu, Makaiba and Bosso coach our U20s with nothing to show for it.

Abeg what region is Paul Aigbogun from?

AndSunGorilla:
To me sir, unlike you, it seems you are looking at the list from a tribalistic lens. My guess is that because of the many Northern origin names on the list, you have already written them off. Truth is, most of us don't know many U21 players to recommend, and you have never seen these guys play to form a conclusion whether or not they are good.

Don't get me wrong and put me in that group of tribalistic bigotry.
The late Yemi Tella won U17 world cup with players dominated mostly by the same region, no one complained possibly because they were selected based on merit.
If these players were selected on merit, I wish him good luck.
More players are still being expected to come after anyways.
I'm only more interested in U17,I will only give the U20 coach the benefit of doubt.

Let the man just discover at least one talent for us,that's all I'm after. Whether I wrote them off or not does not matter.

This list is actually a 33-man list.... I recently realised after counting.

Anyway, been reading good reviews from multiple sources on a few of the lads listed.

Alex Leme of Sporting lagos in attack.

Victor Samuel of Sporting Lagos in attacking midfield.

Jerem Peres of P Sports.

Imrana Mohammed.

Simon Cletus of HNK Rijeka is well known already on this thread. A bonafide midfield talent.

Even Abubakar Rufai in the GK dept is not new.

Sporting Lagos' Clinton Lawani also looks good after helping in their NNL triumph and promotion back to the NPFL.

In all, time will tell.

TheSuperNerd:
The first U20 List of the Maikaba tenure is here... according to @MikeThePundit

🚨BREAKING: Maikaba invites 35 players to camp as Flying Eagles begin preparations for WAFU B tourney

In the list are three goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 11 midfielders and 11 forwards.
 
All invited players are expected to report to camp in Abuja on Saturday, 16th May.

Simon Cletus is on the list.

Predator87:
When last did Nigeria produce an U something team thT made us proud? Ever since the NFF started appointing coaches from the North based on tribalistic sentiments our youth football has collapsed. For the past 10 years we have had rubbish coaches like Zubairu, Makaiba and Bosso coach our U20s with nothing to show for it.

This is a freshly new set of boys that you’ve thrown under the bus without even knowing if they’re talented or not.

It seems you’ve forgotten that times have changed
We no longer rule youth football when it comes to physicality and pace, other countries has bridged that gap. And we’re not top 10 when it comes to technicality either. We’re just making the best of what we got.

Give the boys a chance nobody leaves home and say hey I’m going to lose in this tourney

Celtic 1-1 Hearts.... 51mins

Iheanacho subbed on in second half.

TheSuperNerd:
This list is actually a 33-man list.... I recently realised after counting.

Anyway, been reading good reviews from multiple sources on a few of the lads listed.

Alex Leme of Sporting lagos in attack.

Victor Samuel of Sporting Lagos in attacking midfield.

Jerem Peres of P Sports.

Imrana Mohammed.

Simon Cletus of HNK Rijeka is well known already on this thread. A bonafide midfield talent.

Even Abubakar Rufai in the GK dept is not new.

Sporting Lagos' Clinton Lawani also looks good after helping in their NNL triumph and promotion back to the NPFL.

In all, time will tell.

Oraro apini from Warri wolves is a demon

Same with Favour from morak fc

typicalgamer:
This is a freshly new set of boys that you’ve thrown under the bus without even knowing if they’re talented or not.

It seems you’ve forgotten that times have changed
We no longer rule youth football when it comes to physicality and pace, other countries has bridged that gap. And we’re not top 10 when it comes to technicality either. We’re just making the best of what we got.

Give the boys a chance nobody leaves home and say hey I’m going to lose in this tourney

We have not qualified for the U23 Olympics in 10 years, and our U17 has not qualified for an U17 world cup since 2019. Keep in mind we are the most successful African team in those competitions. I an done making excuses. The cause of our failures are the current NFF led by Ibrahim Gausau. Let's tell our self the truth please.

The point is clear. Saying "Nothing" is untrue as well.

Predator87:
We have not qualified for the U23 Olympics in 10 years, and our U17 has not qualified for an U17 world cup since 2019. Keep in mind we are the most successful African team in those competitions. I an done making excuses. The cause of our failures are the current NFF led by Ibrahim Gausau. Let's tell our self the truth please.

Predator87:
We have not qualified for the U23 Olympics in 10 years, and our U17 has not qualified for an U17 world cup since 2019. Keep in mind we are the most successful African team in those competitions. I an done making excuses. The cause of our failures are the current NFF led by Ibrahim Gausau. Let's tell our self the truth please.

There’s no truth to tell, we’ve been on a losing streak for years now only the s eagles and the female teams that has kept standards

From u23 to chan. Eagles to u17 has been poor a coach can only do so much the players themselves are bang average at best

typicalgamer:
There’s no truth to tell, we’ve been on a losing streak for years now only the s eagles and the female teams that has kept standards

From u23 to chan. Eagles to u17 has been poor a coach can only do so much the players themselves are bang average at best

I disagree. A coach can make all the difference. The likes of Zadick Yohana, Chidi Nwainu, Frank Onyeka, Christantus Uche, Fisayo Dele Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika etc did not pass thru our youth ranks yet see how well they are doing. How come our youth coaches did not find them before they made it big? Something is wrong somewhere.Selections to these youth teams are not based on merit.

Enyinnanya Kazie, RB in action for Stellenbosch FC vs Orbit College in the SA PSL. Olisa Ndah, CB on the bench.

They lead 1-0 with 13mins played so far.

Predator87:
I disagree. A coach can make all the difference. The likes of Zadick Yohana, Chidi Nwainu, Frank Onyeka, Christantus Uche, Fisayo Dele Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika etc did not pass thru our youth ranks yet see how well they are doing. How come our youth coaches did not find them before they made it big? Something is wrong somewhere.Selections to these youth teams are not based on merit.

Listen environment matters you might be an outstanding player but did not peak at the right time example is vitinha

You scout over 1 million players just to pick 23 you’re surely gonna miss out on gems 💎

Because they’re not at the top of their game at the time you saw them, so put these things into consideration

No coach wants to be sacked after just 1 tourney irrespective as they’re pay to play ballers there they’re still legit ballers there too

Iheanacho hits the post! On 79mins! 85mins now... Celtic 1-1 Hearts...

It stays like this and Hearts will be Champs.

Scratch all that!!! Celtic scores.... they score!!!

TheSuperNerd:
Iheanacho hits the post! On 79mins! 85mins now... Celtic 1-1 Hearts...

It stays like this and Hearts will be Champs.

VAR checking it...

TheSuperNerd:
Scratch all that!!! Celtic scores.... they score!!!

It is GIVEN! Celtic leads 2-1 and are in position to be Champs again!

TheSuperNerd:
VAR checking it...

How close Iheanacho came in the 79th min before Maeda eventually put Celtic ahead on 88mins.

😮 “Unbelievable!”

Kelechi Iheanacho hits the post! It remains level, meaning as it stands, Hearts are champions 🏆 pic.twitter.com/8t23D7PKnP

— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 16, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
Iheanacho hits the post! On 79mins! 85mins now... Celtic 1-1 Hearts...

It stays like this and Hearts will be Champs.

Celtic Win!!

Celtic 3-1 Hearts FT.

Iheanacho and Celtic are Scottish Champions🏆🥇

TheSuperNerd:
It is GIVEN! Celtic leads 2-1 and are in position to be Champs again!

Iheanacho wins scottish league title with Celtic beating Hearts 3-1
Congrats senior man!

AndSunGorilla:
This same man brought out these guys
1. Efe ambrose
2. Brown Ideye
3. Ben Franklin
4. Nnadi
5. Nosa Igiebor
6. Elderson Echejiele
7. Obiorah Nwankwo
Just stating facts.

Efe Ambrose
Brown Ideye
Nose Igiebor
Obiora Nwakwor
Were not discovered by Ladan Bosso.

Obiora Nwakwor and Igiebor was made known to us by Siasia,while Efe Ambrose and Brown Ideye were drafted from U23 team to help beef up Ladan Bosso's U20 world cup bound team.

Quickest U-20 European-based players as per sprint ratio compared to teammates (@SkillCorner)

Arierhi Kparobo, 19 gets a mention.

Source: CIES

Congrats senior man kels

Papi85:
Congrats senior man kels

If we were going to the World Cup, Iheanacho would have sneaked into the team o, oh wow

Clinton Jeptha scores again for FC Inter Turku, League leaders in the Finnish Veikkausliiga.

They lead 3-0 vs SJK away from home.

Jeptha now has 2 goals, 1assist in 4 league games (2 starts). Overall, 3 goals, 1 assist across all comps in 6 games.

TheSuperNerd:
Celtic 3-1 Hearts FT.

Iheanacho and Celtic are Scottish Champions🏆🥇

Champion Nacho. 😎🥇🏆

Korede David scores again for AS Trencin in Slovak's Nike Liga. 9 goals now in 14 league games.

Trencin up 2-0 vs FC Kosice as they approach HT.

It is rumored that Ladan Bosso has been given the nod to lead Nigeria's U-23 team.

Napoleon55:
Efe Ambrose
Brown Ideye
Nose Igiebor
Obiora Nwakwor
Were not discovered by Ladan Bosso.

Obiora Nwakwor and Igiebor was made known to us by Siasia,while Efe Ambrose and Brown Ideye were drafted from U23 team to help beef up Ladan Bosso's U20 world cup bound team.

Ideye and Efe were not called to the U20 from the U23. Ambrose played for the U20 before he went to the Olympics. Infact I don't believe Ideye played for the U23.

Antoine Semenyo's FA Cup Winner for Man City ensures he climbs above Tony Yeboah.... for most goals scored in a season across all competitions in England for EPL sides.

NB: This is for the Yeboah fans in the house

https://x.com/i/status/2055686558250926400

Oh my goodness... Kompany's Bayern have set a new goal scoring record in a single season in the Big 5 leagues.

TheGoodJoe... You were on to something regarding Kompany.

SolaFide:
It is rumored that Ladan Bosso has been given the nod to lead Nigeria's U-23 team.

Make thunder faya Gusua if true, Sia1 is there, we need a talent factory to be supplying the SE, those mofos be giving the jobs to Owomida coaches